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Mardi Gras in one of the biggest celebrations all year in Louisiana and there is no exception in Cajun Country! Read about Cajun Mardi Gras traditions. Below are selected parades set to roll on Mardi Gras—Fat Tuesday—on February 13, 2018.

Lake Charles and the surrounding area have so many additional Mardi Gras events including cookoffs, dances, balls and more. For a full calendar of Mardi Gras events in Lake Charles and other southwestern Louisiana locations see Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras.

Lafayette Mardi Gras 2018 Parade Schedule:

Saturday, February 3, 2018

Krewe des Chiens Canine Parade, Lafayette, 2 p.m.

Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Parade, Lafayette, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, February 9, 2018

Krewe de Canailles Walking Parade, Lafayette, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 10, 2018

Children's Parade, Lafayette, 12:30 p.m.

Krewe of Bonaparte Parade, Lafayette, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 11, 2018

Queen Evangeline’s Parade, Downtown Lafayette, 6 p.m.

Fat Tuesday, February 13, 2018

King Gabriel's Parade, Lafayette, 10 a.m.

Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade, Lafayette, 1 p.m.

Town Square Independent Parade, Lafayette, 2:30 p.m.

The entire Lafayette area, Opelousas, Jeanerette, St. Martinville, Crowley and more, is packed with Mardi Gras celebrations, Cajun Mardi Gras events and don't miss balls and fests. For even more festivities outside of Lafayette, check the full calendar by visiting the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission. Or visit St. Landry Parish for additional event info.